used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
BAZOO
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From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading "Publish the orders," directed the cadet commander.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Publish the orders," directed the cadet commander.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
crimsoned
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From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
Darrin
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From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
Dave
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From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "Publish the orders," directed the cadet commander.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
founderingnounUS /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/
(of a ship) sinking
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
incapacitynounUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
lack of intellectual power
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
march in a procession
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
negligencenounUS /ˈneɡlədʒəns/
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Publish the orders," directed the cadet commander.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
PublishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading "Publish the orders," directed the cadet commander.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
unusual or striking
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
sailboatnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
term of address for a man
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading "Midshipman David Darrin, fourth class, is hereby specially commended, and his conduct is offered as an example to all his comrades in the brigade of midshipmen."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE "BAZOO" MAKES TROUBLE "Sir, the brigade is formed," reported the brigade adjutant, the next day, as the midshipmen stood in ranks, ready to march into the mess hall.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then the brigade adjutant rattled off the orders, reading them in a quick monotonous voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "For coolness, judgment and remarkable bravery displayed in an accident encounter in the sinking and foundering of a sailboat under his command, which accident was not any way due to his own negligence or incapacity--" Dave started, then crimsoned, as the brigade adjutant continued reading:
